Rhonda Byrd

Rhonda Byrd is a Senior Program Manager in Packaging Development at HAVI, with extensive expertise in beverage packaging for major Quick Service Restaurants (QSR). Responsibilities include managing all aspects of packaging development for beverage categories, integrating R&D and supply chain processes, and optimizing costs and functionality. Prior experience includes serving as an Engineering Consultant in Packaging R&D at Cardinal Health, providing technical support for sterile medical packaging, as well as a Packaging Engineer at Nabisco Refrigerated Foods Company, focusing on product development for Egg Beaters and margarine. Early career experience at Becton Dickinson involved leading teams in the development of medical device packaging. Rhonda holds a Bachelor's Degree in Packaging Science from Michigan State University and an Associate of Science in Culinary Arts from Schoolcraft College.